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  2. TWO HOUSES BURNED DOWN.

    What nearly proved a disastrous conflagration took place here on Sunday morning. About2 o'clock an empty wooden building in William-street was discovered to ba on fire. An alarm was quickly ...

    Article : 1,565 words
  3. THE FUNDED STOCK.

    Speaking with rcference to the finances of the colony yesterday, the Colonial Treasurer said that so far as money was concerned the Government was now in easy circumstances, and it had been resolved ...

    Article : 526 words
  4. OUR NEW GUINEA LETTER.

    The Government steam yacht Merrie England arrived from the East two days ago, and sails today for Cooktown. She left the Administrator about five weeks ago at a large river just ...

    Article : 734 words
  5. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. REDFERN.

    A meeting of the above council was held on 3rd May. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Davis). and Aldermen Gorton, Medcalf. Parkes, Vernon, Poole' Crowe. Howe, Roche, and Richardson. Mr. Sh[?]ard ...

    Article : 197 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The fixtures for the S. T. C. Royal Stakes and the Queen's Birthday Cup to be run at Randwick on the 24th and 26th instant, were declared yesterday, and came as a sort of welcome ...

    Article : 1,240 words
  7. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BRISBANE.—Arrival: May 7, Leura (s), from sydney. The Kenilworth. schooner, from Rockhampton for New Zealand ports, put into this port under jury masts; the Adonis, schooner, returned to port; the Hesketh (s.) and ...

    Article : 1,659 words
  8. YOUNG HARRY SAILING CLUB PICNIC.

    A successful outing was carried through by the members of the Young Harry sailing crew on Saturday last. The picnic was arranged to celebrate the closing of the sailing season. About 25 couples left ...

    Article : 196 words
  9. LIVERPOOL RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 167 words
  10. POLITICAL MEETINGS. BLIGH AND FITZROY LABOUR LEAGUES.

    Under the joint auspices of the Bligh and Fitzroy divisions of the Labour Electoral League, a meeting of electors was last night held at the corner of William and Crown streets. Some 300 people were ...

    Article : 339 words
  11. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 258 words
  12. BURWOOD.

    At Monday night's meeting the Mayor (Alderman Ahearn, presided. The clerk of petty sessions, Central Police Court, wrote, stating that a magistrate would attend at the Council-chambers for the ...

    Article : 264 words
  13. LAWN TENNIS.

    There was not a great deal of practice for the intercolonial match at the Association Ground yesterday. Colquhoun, H. R. Crossman, and Dewhurst were out in the afternoon and played against each ...

    Article : 189 words
  14. SWIMMING.

    The New South Wales Swimming Association not having received sufficient entries for the annual polo championship the competition lapsed for this season. Not satisfied with this state of things, the Balmain ...

    Article : 226 words
  15. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was a fashionable attendance at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night, when Mme. Lucie[?] Henry delivered a lecture upon the " Life of Jean Fra[?]ois Millet." The Hon. Edward Combes, ...

    Article : 758 words
  16. LEICHHARDT.

    A meeting of the above council was held on the 7tn instant. The Mayor (Alderman B. R. Moore) presided. Council decided not to co-operate with Waverley Council in the ...

    Article : 340 words
  17. V.[?].C. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 169 words
  18. LANG LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A public meeting of electors of the La[?]g Division was held last evening in the church at the corner of Liverpool and Sussex streets to give an opportunity of hearing the views of the candidates for selection ...

    Article : 335 words
  19. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. C[?]zco, London 4th May, left Plymouth [?] the 5th instant, outward. The P. M. S. Au[?]tral, London 20th April, left Su[?] on the 5th instant, outward. ...

    Article : 60 words
  20. THIRTY-FIVE DAYS FROM LONDON BY THE VILLE DE LA CIOTAT.

    Thirty-five days a London to Sydney, or [?]4 days from Marseilles right through to this port is good going, even in th[?]se days of 20 miles per hour ocean [?]yers. The French mail steamer Ville do [?]a Ciotat again landed passengers in ...

    Article : 163 words
  21. QUOITS.

    A successful outing of the members of the Herald Office Quoit Club was held at Bondi on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Leukert, of the Cliff Hotel, had prepared clay ends for the occasion, and he was well ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. FOOTBALL.

    A meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Rugby Union was held last night at Gunsler's Cafe, Mr. J. F. M'Manam[?]y was in the chair. The hon. secretary announced that for the charity ...

    Article : 973 words
  23. LATE NEW ZEALAND ARRIVALS.

    Our New Zealand correspondent wires:— "Arrived[?] Sunday, Anthons schooner, Freetrader, barque, from Ne[?] castle; Stanley, schooner, from Port Kembla." ...

    Article : 26 words
  24. THE BETTERMENT BILL.

    Sir,—It is to be hoped that all the representatives of country districts, as well as those members generally who are inspired by a sense of national justice, will resist the Betterment Bill now before the ...

    Article : 1,085 words
  25. FAST RUN OF THE WARRIGAL.

    Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co., agents for L[?]d'[?] line, draw attention to the very fast passage made by the steamer Warrigal. Captain [?]lbery commander, the time from Melbourne to the Heads being just 40 hours. ...

    Article : 40 words
  26. ROCKDALE.

    This council met on Thursday, the 3rd May, when the Mayor (Alderman Taylor) occupied the chair. The Principal Under-Secretary intimated that the Crown Solicitor had advised in connection with the ...

    Article : 163 words
  27. ALTERATIONS TO THE IONIC.

    Reference was made lately to some important alterations to the Shaw-Savill liner [?]onic. Now that the vessel has arrived in New Zealand, details of the changes the ship has undergone are received. The Ionic was placed in the hands ...

    Article : 361 words
  28. THE LANDOWNERS' DEFENCE LEAGUE.

    Sir,—Judging by the manifesto of the landowners, published in your issue or Thursday's date, they mean business. It is much to be regretted that they delayed so long to put themselves in a posture ...

    Article : 574 words
  29. DENISON LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the Denison Division Labour Electoral League was held in the Grosvenor Hotel, Harris-street, last night. About 50 members were present, and Mr. Thomson, the president, occupied ...

    Article : 64 words
  30. PHILLIP DIVISION.

    Alderman Robert Fowler announces in our advertising columns that he is a candidate for the Phillip Division of Sydney. ...

    Article : 22 words
  31. BALMAIN ELECTORATE.

    A public meeting uuder the auspices of the North Balmain Labour Electoral League was held on Saturday night from the balcony of M'Lachlan's Warwick Castle Hotel, Darling and Mort streets, ...

    Article : 101 words
  32. HUNTER'S HILL.

    A meeting of the Hunter's Hill Council was held on 4tn May. The Mayor (Alderman S. Turner) presided. The Inspector-General of Police wrote notifying that C. W. L. Grace had been appointed a ...

    Article : 117 words
  33. WRECKS ON THE NEW ZEALAND COAST.

    News by the New Zealand steamer states that word has been received at the Bluff of the wreck of the [?]utter[?] Alarm, Annie, and Deveron, during a storm at Carolin[?] Bay, Ruap[?]ka Island. The Alarm broke from her anchor ...

    Article : 190 words
  34. LEICHHARDT ELECTORATE.

    A well-attended meeting was held on Saturday night in furtherance of the candidature of Alderman B. B. Cropley. The meeting was held from Mr. Alexander's balcony, Parramatta-road. Mr. W. J. ...

    Article : 46 words
  35. NEW MUSIC.

    Miss Maud Fitz-Stubbs's new waltz, "The Orlando," dedicated to his Excellency Rear-Admiral Bowden-Smith, is now before ua. This new waltz is a worthy companion piece to "The Heather," ...

    Article : 555 words
  36. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 173 words
  37. CANDIDATES FOR PARLIAMENT.

    Sir,—As the elections must soon take place, will you allow me to make a few remarks on the subject? The electors, generally, in their private interests, if they required someone to act for them in very grave ...

    Article : 473 words
  38. CENTRAL CUMBERLAND ELECTORATE.

    A meeting of the supporters of Mr. J. Nobbs was held on Friday evening last at the Royal Oak Hotel, Rookwood. Mr. Sneesby presided. Mr. Nobbs spoke at some length, stating his platform. ...

    Article : 36 words
  39. THE NEPEAN ELECTORATE.

    A public meeting was held here on Saturday night (Mr. O'Neil, chairman) to hear Mr. Litton, the labour candidate for the Nepean electorate, deliver an address. Mr. Litton spoke at Wentworth Falls ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. THE NORTH GERMAN LLOYD LINE.—A P. AND O LINER AGROUND.

    When the North German Lloyd Line steamer Hoh[?] zollern arrived at the company's wharf from Bremen[?] large number of Emperor William's subjects met the vessel, and the friends of the many Passengers were ...

    Article : 519 words
  41. SYDNEY TURF CLUB.—QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 335 words
  42. MR. T. W. GARRAD AT MILTON.

    On Saturday night Mr. T. W. Garrad, one of the candidates for this constituency, addressed a large meeting of electors in the School of Arts. The Mayor (Alderman Lalla) presided. Mr. Garrad looked ...

    Article : 195 words
  43. EXTENSION OF THE TRAM TERMINUS.

    Sir,—The congestion of the tram traffic along Phillip-street is becoming daily more acute and an increasing public luconvenience. It seems marvellous that the Commissioners can run them to ...

    Article : 190 words
  44. BATHURST ELECTORATE.

    Mr. J. Walker, Mayor, has consented, at the request of leading members of the local labour league, to contest Bathurst at the next election. ROBERTSON, MONDAY. ...

    Article : 112 words
  45. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 514 words
  46. BANKING LEGISLATION.

    Sir,—As this subject is one which in all probability will occupy the attention of Parliament at no distant date, it may not be unseasonable to refer to the motion which Sir John Leng proposes to introduce ...

    Article : 299 words
  47. CRICKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 193 words
  48. NOXIOUS TRADES BILL.

    Sir,—Permit me through the medium of your valuable paper to say a few words on the above bill. In the bill one clause provides that boiling-down in open tanks is to be ab[?]lished, and in place of same ...

    Article : 200 words
  49. A BRIDGE TO PYRMONT.

    Sir,—As so many suggestions have been written about bridging over to Pyrmont, I wish to add one more. I think the simplest and most effective way would be to construct an overhead bridge at the ...

    Article : 194 words
  50. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Three hundred and sixty-six fat bullocks, from Norley to Bourke, Armytage owner, have passed Parraguldy. COWRA, MONDAY. ...

    Article : 94 words
  51. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 38 words
  52. AQUATICS.

    The monthly meeting of members of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron was held last evening at the clubrooms, Post Office-chambers. Mr. A. G. Milson presided. It was decided that the club lay suitable ...

    Article : 91 words
  53. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 39 words
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